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Water Quality Report

Eagle, WI

Waukesha County · 1,950 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Eagle drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 6 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Eagle water.

Contaminants detected in Eagle water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0038 / 0.015 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.3 / 10 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Copper250 / 1300 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes11.9 / 80 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2.2 / 60 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0025 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.54 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Barium0.082 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.19 / 4 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Dibromomethane0.27 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Eagle

EAGLE WATERWORKS

1,950 servedGroundwater10 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Eagle, WI tap water safe to drink?
Eagle tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Eagle water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Eagle's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride, Dibromomethane. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Eagle water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Eagle's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Eagle get its drinking water?
Eagle's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Eagle is served by one water system: EAGLE WATERWORKS.

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